My MINI

[cmcpokey]

so i talk about my mini all the time, and the only pic ive shown is my avatar. today was a really nice day, so i scrubbed all the salt, dirt, and brake dust off and made it pretty again. i figured that this would be a good chance to take some pics of it, and share them with my UCP bretheren. enjoy.

[McLareN]

Its so awesome mate !!!!
I really like it,ohhh and those stripes fit it perfectly

[cmcpokey]

more, with bernie the gator

[cmcpokey]

more, and one with the other love of my life

[Rockefella]

Nice car man... the new mini is so retro/cool.

[cmcpokey]

ooh, looks like i posted my avatar too

[Spastik_Roach]

Lucky bastard! Your car is smoooooooooooooooth

[Sweeney921]

hey, where's your front virginia license plate?!?!?! haha jp, i don't care. Isn't it a law to have plates on both the front and back here in VA?

btw, niiiiiiiiccceee car

[johnnynumfiv]

Cool looking car. My parents are thinking about buying one in the spring time, i got a few questions for you, what mileage do you get, anything bad about it, how is the performance? thanks in advance

[cmcpokey]

ok, since im in the military, my home of residence is NC, i just live in VA. and in NC we dont have to have plates on both sides (one of the reasons i havent registered my car here, it would be a crime to spoil the front end)

and next, the mileage has averaged out to 28 mpg, but this is with my lead foot helping it along. the performance is great. its not as fast as some cars, but it is way more enjoyable to drive. i compared it to the vw gti 1.8t, and while it was a more practical car, it was no fun to drive. this car keeps you on the edge of your seat.

negatives? its small. very small. i knew that buying it, but i didnt realize just how small it is. there is plenty of room in the front seats, very comfortable, but the back it tiny, and the "trunk" space is next to nothing. for a weekend away with just the two of us, we had to fold down the back seat for luggage. there are some little irksome things, one of the door pannels rattles when the bass is really turned up. i am going to have that fixed when its serviced. the wipers suck, which has ben a nother common complaint from a lot of owners, but that can also be taken care of under warranty. i think thats about it.

as a side note, after a ride in my mini, my fiance's mother went out and ordered a convertible with the works package...im jealous. i am wanting to get it but being a youg college grad, i cant really afford it.

[johnnynumfiv]

Thanks for the info man, it sucks though cause its gotta be able to carry 4 people and luggage .

[clutch-monkey]

so buy 2 of them

[cmcpokey]

..if everybody carries their luggage on their laps, and if they have no legs, and they only bring a backpack's worth.... then youre alright

[doric]

you think it's small? try the original (1959-2000) Mini!

[Wouter Melissen]

Originally Posted by doric

you think it's small? try the original (1959-2000) Mini!

That's actually larger inside.